Tapeshwari Devi Mandir — Attraction in Kanpur

Tapeshwari Temple is one of the major temples of the Hindus. Tapeshwari Devi Temple is situated at Birbhana Road, Patpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The temple is one of ancient and famous temples of Kanpur. The Temple is devoted of Goddess Sita. History of Tapeshwari temple dates back to Ramayana period.

It is believed that when Lord Rama had banished godess Sita from Ayodhya, then she stayed at Bithoor. The evidence of her stay along with her two sons Luv and Kush, in Bithoor, can be found even today. Mother Sita used to visit this place every day, to perform meditation. The Goddess chose this temple to perform Mundan ceremony of her two sons. Mother Sita with three other women, named Kamala, Vimla and saraswati used to do penance here. For this reason, the temple is called Tapeshwari Temple'. The idols of Kamala, Vimala, Saraswati and Mata Sita are present in this temple. There is a mystery about which idol is of Mother Sita.

All the festivals are celebrated in the Tapeshwari temple. On the occasion of Durga Puja and Navratra, a special Puja is organized. After the visit to the mother, people also get their children's head shaved and ears pierced. The temple was renovated in 1960. Every Navratri thousands of devotees visit the temple. The temple is decorated with flowers and lights. The temple's spiritual environment gives peace of mind and heart to...

One of the oldest temple in kanpur. Some believes Karna from Mahabharata build this temple and used to come here to worship. Later, this temple was renovated by many rich people's of kanpur . Many other old temples are also there in the proximity that can also be visited like Lord Krishna temple and goddess Laxmi temple. Atmosphere of this temple is really positive. There is huge rush in Navaratri. This temple is near to the famous Birhana road which is well known for gold shops and other commercial shops along with the branches of many banks. At night one can taste the local street food which is also very famous across the lane. There would be huge rush all day but at night traffic get worse. This is one of the oldest place of kanpur having building older than century. You will enjoy and might get a chance to know about the history of kanpur right from the British rule and even older.

This place is also having decent hotels within budget.

This place is must visit. Don't forget to taste local street food. Specially Chaat and Pani Puri.. If you want to avoid traffic...

A holy place. Tapeshwari mata temple is the place for worshipping goddess Durga and her different incarnation. It is having deep historical geography hiding beside it's origin. It's highly positive and I love to visit it everyday, it's peace giving. The sound of ghante seems to be so inclusive so positive so great. It just relaxes our mind. The temple although is between a hectic place of birahna road but has a good seating place although no chairs. A group of Ladies always come here with their dholaks and manjeeras playing and reciting holy songs. The temple opens at sharp 5:30 AM, with morning prayers till 12:00 pm(noon prayer) then reopens at 4:00pm with evening prayers and closes with the night prayer at about 9pm. Well by my side u would suggest you to go there and believe me everyone's belief is not worthless I mean they believe the true wishes from heart directly reaches to maa and she listens us. So ask for the wishes, the Durga maa will definitely try to fulfil it. A...